TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will offer annual passholders (called pass members) a chance to preview its new Iron Gwazi coaster next year on top of other perks.

The coaster is scheduled to debut in March of 2022. As part of what Busch Gardens is calling a “Passport to Thrills Celebration,” pass members will be among the first to ride. The exclusive after-hours event will also include entertainment, refreshments and more.

To qualify for the special preview, pass members must visit the park at least three times between Sept. 6 and Dec. 31 and be an active pass member through March 31, 2022.

Once they qualify, pass members will receive an invite to the Iron Gwazi Passport to Thrills Celebration.

It’s one of the many perks Busch Gardens is offering with its annual passes. In addition to discounts on merchandise and access to seasonal events, passes include benefits such as special monthly offers.

Busch Gardens also revealed its calendar of 2022 events. The lineup includes returning events such as the Food & Wine Festival, Summer Nights, Bier Fest and Howl-O-Scream.

Busch Gardens also announced that its water park, Adventure Island, will now be open year round instead of seasonally. The water park will also announce details about 2022 attractions in “the coming weeks.”

“There’s never been a better time to be a Busch Gardens & Adventure Island annual pass member,” park president Neal Thurman said. “Our annual passes offer our guests more exclusive experiences, world-breaking thrills, unique events and more added benefits for an unbeatable value.”

For more information, visit buschgardens.com/tampa.